Gifted and Talented

Provision for gifted students is a priority at Mount St Benedict College.

Initiatives are based on research of current best practice using the Gagne’s
Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent. Gifted and Talented students have many opportunities to be involved in challenge, not
only in our differentiated classrooms but also in our mentoring programs, and the extensive co-curricular programs and competitions.
Gifted and Talented students are catered for by specialists trained in Gifted Education in the following ways.

Some examples where students are encouraged and supported to use and develop their gifts into talents are:

Differentiated curriculum - differentiated instruction is a way of maximising each student’s learning potential allowing the opportunity
to work at a level appropriate to their needs. Teaching and Learning is tailored to the learning needs of each student to provide
optimum challenge

MSB Excellence Program - a five step program designed for the most able. It includes an independent research project, co-curricular
commitment, reading extension, community service and leadership components.